VolkerRail is a leading multidisciplinary railway infrastructure contractor on heavy and light rail networks.
Our ability to continuingly deliver projects, from smaller contracts through to our involvement in nationally significant major schemes, has helped our clients bring communities together and provide better services for passengers.
VolkerRail comprises two businesses - Major Projects, which is an expert in collaborative working, leading on large, multidisciplinary joint venture and alliance projects, and Specialist Businesses, made up of expert divisions in signalling, track, power, electrification, and piling, and has an in-house plant division and bespoke design teams. These work independently, as subcontractors to the rail sector, or collectively as a Tier One contractor for larger frameworks.
The East West Rail Alliance is a "pure" alliance consisting of three Non-Owner Participants (NOPs); VolkerRail, Atkins Global, Laing O'Rourke and the Owner Participant (OP), Network Rail.
East West Rail (EWR) phase 2 is a £1 billion programme and one of the most prestigious projects in the UK Infrastructure pipeline. It will provide a strategic route linking key centres of economic activity between Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and Bedford.
We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement activities across major infrastructure projects. If you're passionate about delivering value, building strong supplier relationships, and driving innovation in procurement, we want to hear from you.
You will be responsible for :
Lead the procurement of subcontract packages, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
Collaborate with internal teams and alliance partners to deliver integrated procurement solutions.
Prepare and manage robust tender documentation with clarity and competitiveness.
Apply your knowledge of NEC contracts to procurement strategy and supplier engagement.
Promote transparency and accountability in supplier selection and contract awards.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Champion sustainability and social responsibility in procurement practices.
Conduct site visits and supply chain performance reviews.
Use ERP systems (e.g., COINS) to manage procurement processes efficiently.About you
NVQ Level 4 / CIPS / MCIPS qualification
Proven experience in procurement within a project-based environment.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP platforms.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Significant procurement experience.
Understanding of supplier relationship management.
Knowledge of the rail industry.
Valid UK driving licence.
Personal Track Safety certificationIf your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
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We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here